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Official Rate Sheet: Central African CFA Franc (XAF) / Ugandan Shilling (UGX)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 XAF = 6.8162 UGX

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Central African CFA Franc to Ugandan Shilling Exchange Rate (XAF to UGX)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 XAF in UGX?

1 XAF = 6.8162 UGX

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Central African CFA Franc (XAF) yields approximately 6,816.16 Ugandan Shilling (UGX) (inverse rate: 1 UGX = 0.1467 XAF). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): XAF

You Receive (Estimate): UGX

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 XAF = 6.8162 UGX

Kurs odwrotny: 1 UGX = 0.1467 XAF

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check UGX to XAF (Ugandan Shilling to Central African CFA Franc) Live Converter →

XAF to UGX Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Central African CFA Franc against Ugandan Shilling

Period High

6.8980 UGX

Period Low

6.7344 UGX

Volatility / Avg

6.8162 UGX

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 6.7344 UGX

Max: 6.8980 UGX

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 6.5776 UGX

Max: 7.0547 UGX

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (XAF & UGX)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

Central African CFA Franc → Ugandan Shilling (XAF / UGX)

Wholesale Benchmark

Central African CFA Franc (XAF)	Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
1 XAF	6.82 UGX
5 XAF	34.08 UGX
10 XAF	68.16 UGX
25 XAF	170.40 UGX
50 XAF	340.81 UGX
100 XAF	681.62 UGX
200 XAF	1,363.23 UGX
250 XAF	1,704.04 UGX
500 XAF	3,408.08 UGX
1,000 XAF	6,816.16 UGX
2,500 XAF	17,040.41 UGX
5,000 XAF	34,080.82 UGX
10,000 XAF	68,161.64 UGX

Ugandan Shilling → Central African CFA Franc (UGX / XAF)

Wholesale Benchmark

Ugandan Shilling (UGX)	Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
1 UGX	0.15 XAF
5 UGX	0.73 XAF
10 UGX	1.47 XAF
25 UGX	3.67 XAF
50 UGX	7.34 XAF
100 UGX	14.67 XAF
200 UGX	29.34 XAF
250 UGX	36.68 XAF
500 UGX	73.36 XAF
1,000 UGX	146.71 XAF
2,500 UGX	366.78 XAF
5,000 UGX	733.55 XAF
10,000 UGX	1,467.10 XAF

Provider / Channel	XAF/UGX Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (UGX)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	6.8162 UGX	0.00%	34,080.82 UGX	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	6.5776 UGX	~3.50%	32,887.99 UGX	-1,192.83 UGX
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	6.1345 UGX	~10.00%	30,672.74 UGX	-3,408.08 UGX

1 XAF to UGX: Central African CFA Franc to Ugandan Shilling Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 XAF to UGX or convert XAF to UGX describe the amount of Ugandan Shilling received per 1 Central African CFA Franc. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 XAF = 6.8162 UGX (inverse: 1 UGX = 0.1467 XAF), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Central Africa (CEMAC) ↔ Uganda)

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by Bank of Central African States (BEAC) and Bank of Uganda (BoU) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of XAF/UGX.

XAF and UGX Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Central Africa (CEMAC) and Uganda.

How the XAF to UGX Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Central Africa (CEMAC) (XAF) and Uganda (UGX) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between XAF and UGX:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by Bank of Central African States (BEAC) and Bank of Uganda (BoU) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Central Africa (CEMAC) and Uganda exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (UGX) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Central African CFA Franc to Ugandan Shilling Conversion

Common questions regarding Central African CFA Franc to Ugandan Shilling conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 XAF in UGX today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 XAF = 6.8162 UGX), 1,000 Central African CFA Franc equals approximately 6,816.16 Ugandan Shilling. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for Central African CFA Franc?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with XAF?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (Bank of Central African States (BEAC)) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.